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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Political Science with American Politics Concentration (B.S.)


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The Political Science with American Politics Concentration is designed to give students of American Politics a more intensive experience with the diverse aspects of our political system. Students who choose this concentration are required to take two different 6 hour internships which focus on differing aspects of the American political system. Students will work closely with their advisor to determine the appropriateness of these internships.

Core Curriculum Requirements - 60 hours


Refer to Semester Core Curriculum Areas A-E  

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: MATH 1101, MATH 1111, MATH 1113, or MATH 1450

Area B: No exceptions

Area C: No exceptions

Area D: MATH 2400 (suggested for all POLS and IA majors to take in the core)

Area E: No exceptions

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major - 18 hours


Major Area


Required Courses


Political Science Electives - 15 hours


  • POLS 31xx/41xx
  • POLS 31xx/41xx
  • POLS 31xx/41xx, 33xx/43xx
  • POLS 31xx/41xx, 33xx/43xx
  • POLS 3xxx/4xxx

Electives - 9 hours


  •  9 hours of electives

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